SNAPSHOT: 2026-09-18
Weekly Suburb Growth Report
Week ending 20 Sept 2026
Compared to week ending 13 Sept 2026
1. Executive Summary
- 7,653 suburbs tracked with price data for both weeks
- 15.8% of suburbs showed positive week-on-week growth
- 11.3% showed decline. 72.9% were flat (no change)
- Average week-on-week change: +0.14%. Median: 0.00%
2. Regional Breakdown
Average week-on-week price change by region. Only regions with 10+ suburbs shown.
| Region (SUA) | Avg WoW | Suburbs Up | Suburbs Down | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin | +0.84% | 22 | 5 | 63 |
| Rest of NT | +0.45% | 6 | 1 | 32 |
| Rest of WA | +0.37% | 61 | 29 | 400 |
| Rest of Qld | +0.31% | 190 | 107 | 1145 |
| Rest of SA | +0.24% | 31 | 23 | 388 |
| Perth | +0.22% | 95 | 31 | 347 |
| Brisbane | +0.20% | 107 | 49 | 486 |
| Rest of Tas. | +0.19% | 36 | 25 | 271 |
| Rest of Vic. | +0.15% | 114 | 72 | 967 |
| Adelaide | +0.09% | 83 | 49 | 441 |
| Rest of NSW | +0.02% | 222 | 171 | 1624 |
| Melbourne | -0.01% | 76 | 114 | 505 |
| Hobart | -0.04% | 19 | 11 | 94 |
| Sydney | -0.06% | 135 | 154 | 788 |
| Australian Capital Territory | -0.07% | 15 | 23 | 100 |
3. Top 10 Growth Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
Filtered to suburbs with at least 3 sales in the past 30 days.
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Forest | Adelaide | $1,500,000 | +7.14% | 3 |
| South Melbourne | Melbourne | $1,650,000 | +5.77% | 3 |
| Hughes (ACT) | Australian Capital Territory | $1,300,000 | +5.69% | 3 |
| West Beach (SA) | Adelaide | $1,730,000 | +4.85% | 3 |
| Fennell Bay | Rest of NSW | $849,000 | +4.81% | 6 |
| Peterborough (SA) | Rest of SA | $260,000 | +4.00% | 5 |
| Wallaroo (SA) | Rest of SA | $622,000 | +3.67% | 3 |
| Bardia | Sydney | $1,150,000 | +3.60% | 7 |
| Glebe (NSW) | Sydney | $2,590,000 | +3.60% | 3 |
| Annerley | Brisbane | $1,450,000 | +3.57% | 4 |
Black Forest leads at +7.14% (3 sales). Among higher-volume suburbs, Hughes (ACT) (+5.69%, 3 sales) stands out.
4. Top Declining Suburbs (Volume >= 3 Sales)
| Suburb | SUA | Median Price | WoW Change | Sales (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathmont | Melbourne | $1,020,000 | -4.67% | 4 |
| Woronora | Sydney | $1,700,000 | -3.95% | 5 |
| Eudunda | Rest of SA | $432,000 | -3.79% | 3 |
| Macedon | Melbourne | $1,050,000 | -3.67% | 3 |
| North Parramatta | Sydney | $1,830,000 | -3.17% | 3 |
| Telopea | Sydney | $1,940,000 | -3.00% | 3 |
| Mont Albert North | Melbourne | $1,660,000 | -2.92% | 3 |
| Kilkenny | Adelaide | $870,000 | -2.79% | 3 |
| Tuncurry | Rest of NSW | $802,000 | -2.79% | 6 |
| Murrayville | Rest of Vic. | $258,000 | -2.64% | 4 |
5. Methodology
- Source: Microburbs Smart Median (prop_list_price_0_5_buy_house)
- This week: 2026-09-20. Prior week: 2026-09-13
- 7,653 SALs total, 7,653 with data for both weeks
- Volume filter: minimum 3 sales in past 30 days